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FBOs

Signature Aviation Inaugurates Scotland FBO

Signature Aviation held the grand opening for its newest UK FBO, at Scotland's Edinburgh Airport.
crowd shot at grand opening of Signature Aviation's new FBO at Edinburgh Airport.
Engines

GE's Hybrid-electric Investments Promise Big Payoff

A seventh test cell at GE Aerospace’s EPISCenter in Dayton, Ohio, marks another phase in the company’s commitment to hybrid-electric propulsion technology.
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Piper Aircraft is proud to share a strong start to 2023

Coming out of Q1, Piper Aircraft announced some extraordinary accomplishments and initiatives as a company.
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Airports

Biggin Hill Airport Prepares for the Future

Biggin Hill airport surges in popularity and smashes its previous record number of take-offs and landings.
The Landing at Biggin Hill
Charter & Fractional

Jet Aviation Spotlights MRO, VIP Lift, Cabin Milestone

Swiss full-service provider Jet Aviation is showcasing expanded Middle East MRO capabilities and VIP charter and completion services at EBACE.
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Aircraft

BFK Aviation Expands in Africa, Plans International Growth

Both companies are on the look-out for new emerging market opportunities.
Nuno Pereira, managing director, Bestfly, left, and Morry Davis of Ethiopian's Krimson, center, put the seal on the launch of joint venture BFK Aviation, along with Ronaldo Alphonso, managing director of Guyana's Xen Aviation (Photo: BFK).

Late EBAA Chief Husain Khan Will Be 'Deeply Missed'

Athar Husain Khan’s dedication to the business aviation industry and its entire ecosystem has been key to EBAA's strength.
Athar Husain Khan, former EBAA head
Airports

Farnborough Airport Goes from Strength to Strength

Farnborough continues to evolve as the preeminent dedicated business aviation airport in the UK.
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Elliott Aviation Hires Dave Makowski as COO

Dave Makowski, who has spent more than 40 years in the aviation industry, joins Elliott Aviation as chief operating officer.
Dave Makowski headshot
Regulations and Government

Industry Orgs Urge Action on Aviation Training Bill

Twenty organizations are urging House Ways and Means Committee leaders to approve a bill that would extend 529 benefits
U.S. Capitol Building
Cabin Interior and Electronics

AvFab Wins STC for King Air Upgrade Kit

Aviation Fabricators received a supplemental type certificate for its Monarch sidewall kit for 300-series King Airs, mimicking new King Air 360s interiors.
300-series King Air cabin equipped with Monarch sidewall kit by Aviation Fabricators
Sustainability and Environment

CoSAFA Issues SAF Accounting Procedure Guidelines

The industry-led Council on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (CoSAFA) has introduced procedures for SAF book-and-claim transaction accounting and transparency.
business jet refueling with sustainable aviation fuel
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo's Global Broadband Service Poised for 2024 Launch

With OneWeb's satellite constellation complete, Gogo's new global LEO broadband inflight connectivity service is well poised to enter service in 2024.
One Web rocket launch on March 25, 2023
Airports

Sirio Opens Maintenance Hangar at Milan Linate Airport

The facility developed with SEA Prime will support the MRO group's sister company Flexjet and is the 11th business aviation hangar at the Italian airport.
Sirio's new maintenance hangar at Milan Linate Airport will benefit sister company Flexjet Europe.
Training and Workforce

Textron Aviation Adding CJ Simulator in Farnborough

TRU convertible Citation CJ3+/M2 Gen2 full-flight simulator to join FlightSafety Farnborough learning center in 2025.
Citation CJ3+/M2 Gen2 convertible full-flight simulator
Charter & Fractional

Vista Sees Record Quarter Growing Off 2022 Momentum

VistaJet program subscription hours sold jumped 55 percent in the first quarter and Vista Global revenues increased in the "high" double digits.
Vista fleet lined up on airport taxiway at sunset

Hermeus Expands Operations, Shapes Flight-test Plan

Hermeus, which is scaling up employment and facilities, is initially planning to test its hypersonic Quarterhorse remote-piloted vehicle without Chimera.
Hermeus Quarterhorse on runway
Rotorcraft

Babcock Awarded $192M Australian SAR Contract

Babcock Leonardo AW139s will provide medevac and search and rescue services to Australia's Queensland area.
Rendering of Babcock Leonardo AW139 in flight over Queensland, Australia
Maintenance and Modifications

Boost HEC System for Airbus AStar Helos Gets EASA Nod

Boost Systems has received EASA STC approval for its human external cargo system for the Airbus H125 family of helicopters.
Airbus H125 helicopter in flight with Human External Cargo system attached
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Collins Distributes Inmarsat's SwiftJet Connectivity

Inmarsat says the new L-band-based SwiftJet service will provide inflight connectivity with maximum connection speeds of 2.6 Mbps.
Businessman on iPad in business jet cabin
Regulations and Government

Erickson Air Crane Gets FAA Night Vision Goggle Approval

Erickson will begin NVG night-time firefighting operations with its Air Cranes
Erickson S-64F Air Crane Helicopter illuminated by helipad lights at night
Aircraft

Private Wings Signs as Launch Customer for D328eco

Private Wings was attracted to the D328eco turboprop by Deutsche Aircraft's goal of a 95 percent cut in CO2 emissions by using power-to-liquid fuel.
Employees of German charter operator Private Wings and Deutsche Aircraft in front of Dornier D328 turboprop aircraft
FBOs

Skyservice Opens Latest U.S. FBO in Napa Valley

Canadian aviation services provider Skyservice has opened its latest FBO south of the border at California's Napa County Airport.
Architectural rendering of Skyservice's planned FBO at Napa County Airport in California
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Gets Nods for Plane Simple on Falcon 7X

Satcom Direct's Plane Simple system has received FAA and EASA supplemental type certificate approvals for the Dassault Falcon 7X.
Maintenance technician installing Plane Simple Ku-band antenna system
Maintenance and Modifications

Spirit Aeronautics Wins Part 145 Cert for Texas Facility

The FAA has awarded Part 145 repair station certification to Spirit Aeronautics’s facility in Fort Worth, Texas.
tail view of three business jets looking out of hangar at sunset
Engines

P&WC To Upgrade Wichita Falls Repair Shop

Modification of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s coatings line in Wichita Falls, Texas, will cost the company $10 million.
 Irene Makris, v-p of customer service for Pratt & Whitney Canada; Stephen Santellana, mayor of Wichita Falls, Texas; and Leo Lane, president of the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation
Avionics

Universal Integrates Feasibility-IQ App with Bart Software

Users of Portside’s Bart scheduling software system can now seamlessly access Universal Weather’s Feasibility-IQ mission planning app.
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FutureFlight

Alton's Experts Say Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Face Obstacles to Delivering on Bold Promises

The consultancy is supporting manufacturers, operators, airports, and other stakeholders in completing key tasks leading to the launch of new air services.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

EASA Updates Roadmap for Artificial Intelligence in Aviation

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has updated its proposed roadmap for the use of artificial intelligence in aviation.
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Aura Aero Unveils Redesigned Hybrid-Electric Regional Airliner Building on Progress With Electric Trainer

The French start-up is developing an all-electric Integral E flight training aircraft and a 19-seater commuter that it says will halve current operating costs.
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